AG: New Mexico Press Releases

New Mexico AG Statement on Meta Jury Ruling and Child Safety

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued a statement following a California jury ruling against Meta, emphasizing accountability for tech companies regarding child safety. The statement highlights Meta's responsibility for design choices that jeopardize children and notes New Mexico's prior trial victory against Meta, resulting in $375 million in civil penalties.

New Mexico v. Meta Platforms - Consumer Protection Verdict

The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a $375 million verdict against Meta Platforms for misleading consumers and endangering children. This landmark decision makes New Mexico the first state to prevail at trial against a major tech company for harming young people, holding Meta liable under the state's Unfair Practices Act.

AG Torrez Sues Trump Admin Over USDA Funding Conditions

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined 21 other attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its alleged unconstitutional attempt to impose conditions related to immigration, gender identity, and DEI on USDA funding. The lawsuit seeks to block the USDA from imposing these conditions on critical programs like SNAP, WIC, and the school lunch program.

AG Torrez Leads 17 States Urging Congress to Close Data-Broker Loophole

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, leading 17 state attorneys general, urged Congress to close a data-broker loophole that allows federal agencies to conduct mass surveillance of Americans using commercially purchased data and AI tools. The letter calls for warrant requirements for digital data access and transparency standards for data brokers.

Defendants Remanded for Violating Release Conditions in Mary Melero Death Case

The New Mexico Department of Justice successfully remanded defendants Angelica Chacon and Patricia Hurtado into custody for violating their release conditions, including tampering with GPS monitors and texting each other. They are accused of extreme abuse and neglect leading to the death of Mary Melero.

AG Torrez Applauds Ruling Restoring Medical Research Funding

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a federal court ruling that restores critical medical research funding unlawfully cut by the Trump Administration. The ruling mandates the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reinstate grants that were terminated without proper justification, allowing research projects addressing urgent health challenges to resume.

AG Torrez Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued a statement on the Supreme Court's decision allowing the President's executive order limiting birthright citizenship to be enforced in certain parts of the country. He expressed disappointment but assured New Mexicans that the ruling will not impact their communities due to the state's commitment to upholding the Constitution.

NMED and NMDOJ Sue Air Force Over PFAS Contamination at Cannon AFB

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Department of Justice (NMDOJ) have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Air Force to compel cleanup of PFAS contamination at Cannon Air Force Base. The lawsuit leverages new state authority granted by House Bill 140, which explicitly designates PFAS-containing firefighting foams as hazardous waste.

Anthony Maestas Sentenced for Child Abuse and CSAM Possession

A New Mexico man, Anthony Maestas, has been sentenced to 30.5 years in prison for child abuse and possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The sentence, handed down by a 13th District Judicial Court judge, is the maximum possible under his plea agreement. The investigation was initiated by a cybertip received by the NMDOJ's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit.

Coalition Wins Court Order Stopping AmeriCorps Dismantling

A coalition of 25 attorneys general and two governors secured a court order to stop the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps. The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted a preliminary injunction, restoring terminated programs and reinstating over 750 National Civilian Community Corps members.